Fiba Basketball World Cup: South Sudan in historic qualification

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Coached by NBA legend Luol Deng, South Sudan qualify for basketball's World Cup at their first attempt - and will be just the ninth nation to represent Africa at the sport's global showpiece.

Nigeria elections 2023: ‘We are ready’, says INEC’s chairman

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The Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] chairman Mahmood Yakubu says the commission is ready for 25 February polls.

South Africa beat England to reach T20 World Cup final

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England are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup after inspired hosts South Africa win a gripping semi-final by six runs.

Kenya wrong to ban LGBT rights groups from registering – Supreme Court

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Despite the victory for LGBT activists, the Supreme Court stresses that gay sex remains illegal.

Ukraine War: What happened to the African students who escaped?

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A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what has happened to the thousands of African students, who fled the war.

Christian Atsu: From fisherman’s son to ‘one in a million’ Black Star

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How the former Newcastle midfielder, who lost his life in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, grew from humble beginnings into a star who supported orphans and rehabilitated criminals.

Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 on election eve

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The money was found in Chinyere Igwe's car on the eve of Nigeria's hotly contested elections.

Tebbutt murder-kidnap: Kenyan freed after decade in jail

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His conviction is expected to be formally overturned later, amid concerns about a Met detective's role.

Nigeria election 2023: Charts that explain the nation

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The BBC tracks the issues facing Nigerians as the country chooses a new president on 25 February.

Africa’s week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.